| Children Living In A Single-Parent Household ... African American | Total | White | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 22 | 9 | 7 |
| 1970 | 32 | 12 | 9 |
| 1980 | 46 | 20 | 15 |
| 1990 | 55 | 25 | 19 |
| 2000 | 53 | 27 | 22 |
| 2009 | 51 | 25 | 20 |
Percent
Sources:
national.deseretnews.com
| Children Living In A Single-Parent Household ... African American | Total | White | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 22 | 9 | 7 |
| 1970 | 32 | 12 | 9 |
| 1980 | 46 | 20 | 15 |
| 1990 | 55 | 25 | 19 |
| 2000 | 53 | 27 | 22 |
| 2009 | 51 | 25 | 20 |
All across America, fathers are disappearing. Since 1960, the percentage of single parents has more than doubled in the United States. It is an epidemic that has effected all ethnic and race groups, but among the African American community it is the most prevalent. Over half of all black children live in a single-parent household.
Why do you think that is? Incarcerate much?